Jim Boone Checklist for Motion Offense Part 2

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I have coached at the NCAA Division 2 (Southwestern Oklahoma State University), NAIA (USAO), and JUCO Levels (Blinn College and Carl Albert State College) as well as high school. I just felt that fellow coaches especially young coaches need to constantly work on their “game”. Just like the basketball players that we coach. We as coaches need to improve ourselves. That is my story and why I do this blog.

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May 30, 2014

Jim Boone Checklist for Motion Offense Part 2
Delta State

Coach Jim Boone is currently the head men’s basketball coach at Delta State University and a detailed coach of Motion offense and the Pack Line defense. Today’s post deals with the foundation of motion offense and the framework for building a highly functional team offense.

Each point could be developed more in depth and the italicized comments are my own based on what I’ve read from his other books and videos.

6) Stay away from “weak spots”
All players have strong spots and weak spots. Many don’t want to admit they are weak (especially if they are weak shooters) but by admitting their weakness they are able to focus on what they’re good at, the things that will benefit the team and the areas that will ultimately make them successful.

7) Penetration: (Hardest thing to guard)
Teach players to attack the basket so the defense is in a position where they must help or allow the lay-up. The ball screen has become a big part of many team’s offense and good pick & roll teams are able to get downhill toward the basket which is very difficult to guard without leaving someone open.

8) Inside Scoring
Free Throws
Balanced Scoring
Good motion teams are successful in these three areas. All three can be directly attributed to implementing the first seven aspects of the check list. #7 Penetration = More FT’s, #3 Shot opportunities = Balanced Scoring, #2 Shot Selection = Inside Scoring.

9) Turnovers
Since motion teaches reading the defense, many of the common turnovers that happen with set plays or continuity offenses, can be avoided by passers seeing the defense and making the proper read.

10)Hard to Guard (Teach Kids How to Play)
Always try to think about the kind of player that is the hardest to guard and play on the offensive end like that. A stationary player that is one dimensional is easy to guard and allows the defender to play help side. Just like with offensive rebounding, this takes mental effort from players to commit to helping teammates get open.

The late Don Meyer spoke often about how important it is to teach skill development over plays. Kids will enjoy the game more and have the freedom to make the right read.

*This information and much more can be found through Coach Boone’s web page at www.coachjimboone.com

We have a new basketball coaching contributor in Mark Chapman He is doing an excellent job in providing basketball coaching clinic notes, basketball drills, and basketball plays. He is the Head Boy’s Basketball Coach at Hamilton Township High School in Columbus, Ohio. I think that you will enjoy the Jim Boone Checklist for Motion Offense Part 2 that Coach Chapman gave us.